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Time has come for this fella to do some time in the paint jail. The painter and I went over the car and discussed the following steps and some little things to address. Like the parts, the car will be scuffed with 400 grit then sprayed with Dupont 7740S sealer. The sealer will be wet sanded with 400 grit to smooth any imperfections if any and then its color time. When I started this project, we were going to sand with 600 grit, consequently with chemical engineering improvements, this sealer has a ‘healing’ property that actually fills in sanding marks as it cures. Thus saving lots of time and money. So far, all the parts that I sanded and they sealed have needed only a quick blocking. I guess I am getting better at this body work art. I still prefer to fabricate or mechanically build something than wet sand. Paint should be on the car within the next 2 weeks and I should have it back mid august. No rush on my end as it wont be done for any shows or events this year. Allows time for sorting all the bugs out. I have a list of things that I can do while the car is in paint jail.

After power washing the body to clean off sanding residue




Surrounded 1970 german things (Bug and 911).


Leaving for Paint Jail






At Paint Jail (literally around the block from the shop)


Sealed parts wet sanded w/ 400 grit and awaiting color. They look very straight and feel smoother than a baby’s derriere. Hard to tell in the pictures. I am pleased so far.